How to Add Voice Memo to PowerPoint

Quick summary

Adding a voice memo to PowerPoint lets you record and embed narration directly onto any slide without third-party tools. Use the built-in Record Audio feature under the Insert tab to capture, name, and save your audio in seconds.

Steps

1. Go to the Insert tab in PowerPoint.
2. Click Audio located in the Media section of the ribbon.
3. Select Record Audio from the dropdown menu.
4. Change the name of the recording to Voice Memo in the Record Sound dialog.
5. Click the Record button (●) and speak your voice memo aloud.
6. Click the Stop button to end the recording.
7. Click OK to embed the voice memo onto your slide.